The motorcyclist killed in a crash on Sunday, February 9, 2025, has been identified as Richard L. Headley, 36, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death.
The preliminary investigation by PPB's Major Crash Team revealed that the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard at the time of the crash. Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in the incident.
No further information will be released at this time.
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One Person Deceased Following Crash in Southeast Portland
One person is deceased following a crash in Southeast Portland.
On Sunday, February 9, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of a crash in the area of Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard and Southeast Umatilla Street. When they arrived, officers located a single motorcycle crash. The motorcyclist, an adult male, was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The Portland Police Bureau's Major Crash Team is responding to the scene. Streets in the area will be shut down during the investigation.
Anyone with information about this crash is asked to email investigators at crimetips@police.portlandoregon…, attn: Traffic Investigations Unit, and reference case number 25-35709.
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